Early Childhood (3-6)Guide
Miramar, FL.
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Are you a collaborative, creative Montessorian who is passionate about working with early childhood students (ages 3-6)? Do you find purpose in guiding students to be their best selves socially, emotionally, and academically in a progressive and respectful community? Casa Ranch Montessori is searching for an Early Childhood Guide for the 2021-2022 academic year. Our co-op values the rich cultures, traditions, and ethnicities our families come from, and we are looking for diverse applicants who represent these backgrounds.
We are looking for professionals who:
Are inspired by our mission
Embrace outdoor experiences in all kinds of conditions
Love children and support their development
Have a commitment to high quality care and learning
Welcome opportunities to stretch yourself by learning and implementing new techniques and strategies to support children with learning differences or behavioral challenges
Are a skilled classroom manager, inspiring children to be their best selves and patiently coaching them through solution-finding processes
Delight in the details of maintaining a classroom space (both physical space and virtual space) for children to thrive
Are a highly relational and effective communicator
Are able to multi-task and manage a variety of responsibilities
Have a positive attitude and are able to roll with a dynamic and creative organization
Care about equity, diversity, and social and environmental justice
Enjoy working in a progressive, relational, collaborative, and nature-loving team of dedicated and talented individuals
Principle Responsibilities:
Create and maintain a healthy, safe, and positive environment for children
Support social-emotional learning and solution-finding opportunities using the Positive Discipline framework
Take initiative and communicate with EC team about project and curriculum ideas
Observe and assess individual student growth and progress, and follow up with teaching team and administration when there are areas of concern
Collaborate with Casa Ranch Montessori staff to foster a sense of community and belonging
Implement daily practices and routines within the classroom and throughout the outdoor environment
Observe, document, and facilitate children’s progress in the areas of their social, emotional, physical, creative, and cognitive skills
Organize classroom materials and clean, disinfect, and sanitize the workspace to facilitating the learning process for each child
Model safe and responsible behavior during outdoor activities, and motivate students to participate in all types of weather
Help guide the child through self-directed activities, allowing the child to develop at their own pace
Foster a nurturing and stimulating non-competitive environment
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree and AMI, AMS, or MACTE certification (3-6/Early Childhood)
Student teachers working toward Montessori certification are also invited to apply to this position for a paid practicum
Experience working with elementary-aged children and families in a group setting
CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens certified or be willing to obtain
Positive Discipline training, or willing to take
Forest School/Nature-based training, or willing to take
Anti-biased/Anti-racist training, or willing to take
Desired Skills and Abilities:
AMI, AMS, or MACTE certification for 3-6 Early Childhood
Strong communication skills with children, parents, and colleagues
Strong decision-making skills to respond to risk management, emergencies, or difficult situations
Ability and desire to support children with learning differences
Ability to handle multiple tasks and roles, patiently and professionally
Desired Behavioral Traits and Attitudes:
Joyful, leader, team player, passionate, organized, flexible, creative, resourceful, critical thinker, and intrinsically motivated. Aligned with Casa Ranch Montessori’s mission and environmentally conscientious.
Benefits and Compensation:
Our salary is based on an 11-month work period and will be based on your education and experience. Additional compensation for master's degree in education and/or state teaching certification. This is a full-time commitment and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to grow professionally as our school expands.
To apply, please submit resume with cover letter to Priscilla Yuill, Founder & Educational Director.
